Proposal

Revoke the Support Programme for the Development of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining.

Problem

Assertive discussions and decisive actions regarding mining activities are vitally important for the conservation of the Amazon Forest. This is also important for maintaining and expanding sustainable economic activities in the regions that comprise it. Currently, destructive techniques for environmental extraction, such as illegal mining, are legitimised and have an extensive social base, as they are an alternative for the livelihood of some low-income sectors. Furthermore, key players for the inspection and operation of the products from these activities are far removed from that local reality, making control even more challenging.

Goals

This Executive Order initially proposes that two federal decrees – Decree No. 10.965/2022 and Decree No. 10.966/2022 be revoked, as well as that Decree No. 9.406/2018 be amended. It also sets forth a positive agenda emphasising the distinction between formal economic activities and their very distinct counterparts with respect to illegal mining. The offense is considered from its social aspect, with acknowledgement of the affected parties, while seeking to provide economic alternatives. There is also the possibility of restructuring the National Mining Agency to once again include civil society in critical decisions for environmental protection.

Main axe

environment

ADMINISTRATIVE SPHERES OF COMPETENCE

federal

Key Actors

Federal Government
States
Municipalities
Civil society
Local communities

Resources needed

Allocation of existing financial resources
Allocation of existing human resources

steps

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Executive Order
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100 dias
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VISION FOR THE FUTURE
Revoke decrees No. 10.965/2022, No. 10.966/2022, and No. 9.406/ 2018.
Survey the population affected by the elimination of illegal extractive activities.
Support Bill No. 5.490/2020 and Bill No. 5.131/2019.
Call for more active intervention by the Cen- tral Bank and by securities dealers/broker- age companies (DTVMs).
Reorganise the ANM.
Stimulate activities that contribute to environmental preservation.

Basic applicable legislation

Brazilian Federal Constitution of 1988 - Articles 20, 21, 174 and 176.

Law No. 13.575/2017 - Created the National Mining Agency (ANM).

Law No. 9.605/1998 – Environmental Crime Law.

Decree No. 10.965/2022 - Amends Decree No. 9.406, of June 12, 2018, which regulates Decree-Law No. 227, of February 28, 1967, Law No. 6.567, of September 24, 1978, Law No. 7.805, of July 18 of 1989, and Law No. 13.575, of December 26, 2017.

Decree No. 10.966/2022 - Establishes the Support Programme for the Development of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining and the Interministerial Committee for the Development of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining.

Decree No. 9.406/2018 – Regulates Decree-Law No. 227, of February 28, 1967, Law No. 6.567, of September 24, 1978, Law No. 7.805, of July 18, 1989, and Law No. 13.575, of December 26, 2017.

Bills of Interest

Bill No. 5.131/2019 - Provides for the required documentation for the transport of gold and changes the penalties for illegal transport of gold.

Bill No. 5.490/2020 - Created the National Plan for the Eradication of Mercury Contamination, among other provisions.

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